Pre World War One Research
Facts uncovered and mysteries solved
What Does My Service Include?
Army 1730-1913
I can search for and supply copies of a man’s Military records, which will give a summary of his Army career. Medal records and pension records can also be supplied, to add to the picture of a man’s service.
I can search surviving Muster Rolls for a man’s Regiment if he served in the British Army between around 1730 and 1898, amongst the National Archives military records. Muster Rolls give a quarter by quarter account of where a man was serving and when, include disciplinary and medical matters, details of promotion and demotion, dates of enlistment and discharge, and can provide information on a man’s birthplace.
They are a highly useful source for providing details of a man’s service and act as a very informative addition to a soldier’s service records.
Royal Navy
I can search for and supply copies of a man’s service records, medal records and his entries in Ships Musters.
Please contact me if you would like me to research any of the above.
Testimonials
Ann has been a tremendous help in trying to trace our military Great/Great Great Grandfather, scrolling through the Muster records, medical records and anything else that we thought might help in our quest.
Ann's efforts and findings have given us other avenues of research to investigate
in Ireland where our ancestor was born.Judy Gardiner Client
I have dealt professionally with Ann for a number of years. In that time, on my behalf, she has carefully researched numerous recipients of medals in the 19th century. Without fail Ann has shown, by her dedication to the client, a deep understanding of the research required, and has exceeded the initial request by investigating other lines of enquiry resulting in unearthing documented historical facts of the subjects in question far exceeding that expected.
She is a professional researcher of the first order. I deem it a privilege to have had the business relationship that I enjoy. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ann to any prospective client.Paul Boyd Company Chairman, UK
I retained Ann for a rather unusual project involving "independent companies" of British soldiers, not part of any regiment, in New York in 1700. Since the more typical military records do not go back that far, she has been delving into more unusual sources, including Colonial Office, Treasury, State Papers and High Court of Admiralty records. Most recently, her persistent efforts turned up Admiralty Court records relating to the voyage of a privately-owned ship in 1700 that brought my ancestor, a private in one of the companies, from Ireland to New York.
A truly astonishing find, given the absence of commercial shipping records from that time. My initial reaction, in an email to Ann, was: "It's been a long time since I sat in front of my computer with my jaw hanging down in astonishment. And admiration of your accomplishment."Dexter Kenfield Client - USA
Ann Swabey has been recommended by the Museum of the Mercian Regiment (Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Collection) for many years now. Ann is quick, efficient and always manages to find information when all hope seems lost. Here at the Museum, we receive much praise for Ann’s work and have never had one complaint. Ann Swabey is highly recommended for all your research needs!
Jennifer Brookman Assistant Curator & Archivist, Museum of the Mercian Regiment (WFR Collection)
Ann Swabey obtained some Army records of my ancestral family who served from 1872 to 1878, from 1877 to 1879, and discharge papers in 1814.
As well as sending copies of the records, she also provided a summary which was most helpful especially in the case of not very legible information.
She is a friendly person who takes a real interest in her work, her charges are very reasonable and she produces the results very quickly.
I have recommended her to other people and would happily do so again.
Joy Dean Client